There has been a virtual tidal wave of speculation about what Meghan Markle will look like on her wedding day: the dress, the hair, the makeup — style and beauty aficionados and royal wedding enthusiasts alike will finally find out if their guesses were right and wishes came true after months of hype and anticipation. But for some of us, it wasn’t the bride’s gown or lip color we most looking forward to — it was the guest’s fascinators. Not quite a hat and not quite a hair accessory, fascinators are a staple at high-society events, and some of the most striking and unusual ones have been seen at England’s royal weddings. Below are the fascinators that didn’t disappoint as Prince Harry officially welcome a new duchess into the family.
Amal Clooney showed up looking like a midsummer’s daydream in a poppy yellow part-hat, part-fascinator. She had just the right amount of blush to make her look perfectly flushed and wore a gorgeous red-orange lipstick to finish the look.
Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle’s mom, beamed while watching her daughter get married. She wore a light mint green dress and overcoat with matching fascinator that lit up her smile.
Oprah is royalty in her own right and showed up to the union of Meghan and Harry looking like it. She wore a blush pink dress accessorized with sunglasses and a cream-colored wide-brimmed hat by Philip Treacy that was fully in bloom.
Sabrina Dhowre attended the royal wedding with husband Idris Elba and wore a red, black, and white dress with green and gold accents. She topped the look off with a black hat worn at an angle that was perfect for the occasion.
Priyanka Chopra stunned at the royal affair in a violet fascinator with a gorgeous makeup look in complementary pink and violet shades from makeup artist Pati Dubroff, which made for a perfect springtime wedding look.
Lady Kitty Spencer — Princess Diana’s niece — wore one of the most fascinating fascinators we saw during the royal wedding. A gorgeous piece by Philip Treacy, it came in an emerald green color to match her dress and featured a few feather-like spires as well as a veil over her eyes.
Kate Middleton, the now-sister-in-law of Meghan Markle, arrived at the royal wedding wearing a simple cream suit dress and matching Philip Treacy fascinator, complete with a sloping angle and a festive bouquet of its own.
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Serena Williams showed up to the royal wedding wearing a hip-length ponytailand a gorgeous, delicate fascinator that reminds us of a butterfly wing, depending on the angle.
Pippa Middleton, whose first anniversary with husband James Matthews is tomorrow, arrived at the royal affair with a springy light green dress by The Foldand a fascinator, looking ready to celebrate the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
At one point, rumors swirled that Victoria Beckham would design Meghan Markle’s dress, but in the end, that honor went to Givenchy. However, Beckham attended the wedding as a guest, and stunned in a black fascinator and long, low ponytail.
Sofia Wellesley attended the royal wedding with musician James Blunt wearing a cream-colored fascinator that mimicked the scalloped collar of her dress.
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